Designed Stairs

Designed Stairs has the experience to design structural, open-riser staircases that are also beautiful works of contemporary art.

3 Items to Consider When Replacing Balusters

Baluster replacemen

  1. Bottom of Baluster

    Will there be a stain line on the bottom where the old baluster sat? This could cause the need to finish the entire stair. Consider selecting a replacement style with the same size or larger baluster.

  2. Top of Baluster

    How were the balusters installed into the rail? Can I reuse the rail to install the new balusters in?

  3. Code

    Will this be inspected? Will the baluster spacing pass code, or will they “grandfather” me into the old code?